game pt for Xie now 21-20

And now finally, Xie Xingfang has a game pt and she takes it! Xu will be a spent force in the second set.

so we are here just watching the changing of numbers and imagine what's happening....

Xie took the 1st set 22-20

Xu Huai Wen has a good chance to close the first set but she waste it..

Unbelievable...leading 11-6, levelled at 11-11. Later on, a comfortable 19-14 lead also levelled at 19-19 and then 20-20.

2nd set will be easy for XXF now....

Excellent fightback by XXF, didn't look like she was mentally prepared for a hard match today, but she stole the first game.

Xie took the 1st set 22-20

Imagine if Xu Huaiwen is a Malaysian, we would have "crucified" her, had a big lead and lost :D

2nd set will be easy for XXF now....

A good thing, faster for Kido/Hendra to make their appearance.

Imagine if Xu Huaiwen is a Malaysian, we would have "crucified" her, had a big lead and lost :D

Malaysians usually call this the C-L syndrome....:p:D

XHW blew away a 5-pt lead at 19-14 and wasted 1 game pt but lost 20-22. XXF should win the match.

XHW blew away a 5-pt lead at 19-14 and wasted 1 game pt but lost 20-22. XXF should win the match.

Sounds similar to Choong/Lee last week....:D

A good thing, faster for Kido/Hendra to make their appearance.

Indeed a good thing. The faster they appear the faster Fairuz and Zakry can beat them:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Indeed a good thing. The faster they appear the faster Fairuz and Zakry can beat them:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

We'll see :cool:

Indeed a good thing. The faster they appear the faster Fairuz and Zakry can beat them:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Up hill task.....not easy to beat world Champion...you know...;)

For a relatively short player, XHW does pack a lot of sting.

Hope she can remain competitive for longer.

Xie leads 11-7 at the interval.

I have tried to find a stream all night (Guang Dong Sports, Swiss Open Website, rtm1 Malaysia) and i think im giving up. And for your info if anyone is wondering, the swiss website sucks, it just doesnt work for me and I am sure I am not alone. I am a Malaysian staying in Singapore, and it really sucks that they are not showing it. sigh. Guess i am doomed. Gnite.

foreverlove, i think theres no live stream today, thats why they are not replyign to us :(

and zattoo, i cant even see the swiss open channel on the list!

We already tried at the beginning of the XD matches, yup no livestream except for the selected countries that Zatoo covers.

XXF is not fit enough, depends on whether XHW can capitalize.

We already tried at the beginning of the XD matches, yup no livestream except for the selected countries that Zatoo covers.

selected country? such as....?

Malaysians usually call this the C-L syndrome....:p:D

You do my friend, I call it the 'nervous' syndrome of CTF & Fairuz. Lately TBH also catch the 'disease'. :D.

XXF wasnt playing very good tonight, but she just lucky, while XHW pushing her very hard, if XHW able to take the 1st set just now, i believe XHW will be the winner for this match

selected country? such as....?

UK not in the list I think. Look at Zatoo website & see

We'll see :cool:

Up hill task.....not easy to beat world Champion...you know...;)

I always have faith in our players ;););)

Jika kau fikirkan kau boleh,
Kau hampir boleh melakukan!!!

you get what you think about; your thoughts determine your experience - The Law of Attraction

We already tried at the beginning of the XD matches, yup no livestream except for the selected countries that Zatoo covers.

Why Planet Badminton don't cover the Swiss Open? I am sure there are fan more than willing to pay to watch the Super Series, I enjoy every moment during the All England.

selected country? such as....?
Pls open Zattoo's website..you will learn more........

Ah, too bad, XHW has lost her chance. The gulf is too wide now.

I always have faith in our players ;););)

Jika kau fikirkan kau boleh,
Kau hampir boleh melakukan!!!


Ah...the Malaysia Boleh hordes are preparing their drums and gongs now :D

Why Planet Badminton don't cover the Swiss Open? I am sure there are fan more than willing to pay to watch the Super Series, I enjoy every moment during the All England.
Yep./..I do not mind...less hassle...

I always have faith in our players ;););)

Jika kau fikirkan kau boleh,
Kau hampir boleh melakukan!!!

you get what you think about; your thoughts determine your experience - The Law of Attraction

Good for MAS.......

XXF seal it...fast....19 - 9

As I expect, once Xie Xingfang wins the first set, Xu will lose easily...10-21 in the second set.

XXF...won....good

All over for XHW...Now fuzzy vs Kido/Setiawan..Don't know who to support..

Ah...the Malaysia Boleh hordes are preparing their drums and gongs now :D

Time for 'my kompang is louder than your kompang'

Good for MAS.......

I expect you to give your fullest support!

Unbelievable...leading 11-6, levelled at 11-11. Later on, a comfortable 19-14 lead also levelled at 19-19 and then 20-20.
..maybe XXF was just "toying" with XHW in the 1st game..;)
A good thing, faster for Kido/Hendra to make their appearance.
..yeah, Hau-ge has a more appetizing appointment in the afternoon...:p;)

Ah...the Malaysia Boleh hordes are preparing their drums and gongs now :D

tsk tsk, naughty Badmania :D. You have Huang, Taufik-ist, etc to cheer for your heros together.

tsk tsk, naughty Badmania :D. You have Huang, Taufik-ist, etc to cheer for your heros together.
So far for sure....we are being outnumbered.....:D:D but thats okay....:p

Aiyo..The battle here start already...Actually i like Setiawan very much but now they are playing Malaysia pair..Confused..May the best win..

XXF is not in form yet, if PHY is fit enough to win over ZN tonight, she have chance to beat XXF as well

..maybe XXF was just "toying" with XHW in the 1st game..;)

..yeah, Hau-ge has a more appetizing appointment in the afternoon...:p;)
Yep...time to eat and exercise.......hehe

tsk tsk, naughty Badmania :D. You have Huang, Taufik-ist, etc to cheer for your heros together.

Malaysia Boleh! DAP Boleh! BN tak boleh!

Zarky/Fairuz on the court now

The unpredictable Fairuzizuan and Zakry march onto court. On the opposite side is reigning World Champions Kido and Setiawan. They face an uphill task - will they suceed?

The unpredictable Fairuzizuan and Zakry march onto court. On the opposite side is reigning World Champions Kido and Setiawan. They face an uphill task - will they suceed?
If I can answer it..I hope NOT.......:D:D you still have Uncles

Malaysia Boleh! DAP Boleh! BN tak boleh!

tsk tsk... I like :D:D:D

If I can answer it..I hope NOT.......:D:D you still have Uncles

We will TRY OUR BEST to claim our title before the strike of midnight in Basel by claiming both spots in the Men's Doubles finals!

If I can answer it..I hope NOT.......:D:D you still have Uncles
he he, uncles need to revenge their lost last week.
You all still have Nova/Liliyana

Better to avoid politics as this site is open to all races and supporter of different parties. Let's respect each other. ;)

3 dwarfs and a tall man on court...

he he, uncles need to revenge their lost last week.
You all still have Nova/Liliyana
well..you have LCW..I am sure that he will go to final....Like to see him to get title here...;)

XXF is not fit enough, depends on whether XHW can capitalize.
XXF was damned exhausted in the 2nd game but XHW didn't capitalise it and made too many unforced errors by trying to hit winners.

Go Taiping boy !!!

the Malaysian level and take the lead, blowing a hole in the Indonesian's perfect start. Keep it up!

3 dwarfs and a tall man on court...

then...where are the other 4 dwarfs and snow white...:confused:......:D:D

a slow start.. both pairs trying their luck on the judgement for line call

3 dwarfs and a tall man on court...

kah kah kah, Fairuz not that short. Might Mouse can jump high & smash.
Less 'see' what Courageous Shortie can do with Fuzzy

Fairuzizuan BOLEH!!!! Zakry BOLEH!!!

come on zarky/fairuz...

then...where are the other 4 dwarfs and snow white...:confused:......:D:D
That will be me, badmania, samuel, robin and LOUISA.......:D

c'mon guys!!!

c'mon Zakry
c'mon Fairuzizuan
c'mon Malaysia!

the world champs at the moment looks out of idea against Fuzzy

Be very brave Shortie, Fuzzy dont get nervous, you are underdog, just play your best.

The Malaysians are off to a flying start. Keep it up!

zarky/fairuz leading 8-4

looking quite good now....thank god astro showing live...

looks like the hot little chilli is being cooled down by Z & F. Cooollll....

lets go Zakry and Fairuz! Keep piling on the pressure!

The MAS pair looks more aggresive than MK/HS

That will be me, badmania, samuel, robin and LOUISA.......:D

So...funny............that cat lady...not snow white....?:D:D

don't let the Indonesians chase up! Go go go!

Zakry/Fairuz be brave! You can do what your senior & junior did, beating the WC.

wow....amazing play by the malaysian pair

Astro Supersport Channel 811 announced a short while ago that another channel is showing live badminton at 2am.....Channel 815. Can someone confirm this?

The INA pair trails 7-11 at the interval :cool: Not a good start...nevertheless, we'll see what happens next.

zarky/fairuz leading 11-7

The 'fuzzies' take the mid game interval lead. Lets go Fairuz and Zakry!

Fuzzy play very well..They done a lot more than i expected..

Fuzzy able to reduce the chances for MK to smash

Zakry/Fairuz be brave! You can do what your senior & junior did, beating the WC.

which junior? TBS/OSH?:confused:

The MAS pair looks more aggresive than MK/HS

Rexy must have told them the formula, they only met once before this, right Badmania?

gogogo zarky/fairuz...MALAYSIA BOLEH

Why Fairuz need to shout out loud everytime he smash?

which junior? TBS/OSH?:confused:

KKK/TBH are younger than fuzzy mah.

zarky/fairuz leading 13-8 now

lets have a look at my predictions (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/swiss-open-2008-semifinals-predictions.html)


It has been a stunning tournament, with the Malaysian pair downing the third and eighth seeds to reach their first semifinals of the year. The Indonesians on the other hand, have been equally as impressive so far, barely being tested. It is often rumored that once Hendra and Markis make it past the first few rounds, they will be unstoppable. It will be a good test for Zakry and Fairuz to see whether they can slip into the position of 2nd Men's Doubles in the upcoming Thomas Cup, and see whether Markis and Hendra can back up their Malaysian Open title after the exit of two of the top three seeds.

See that I declined to name a winner...
I can now say that Zakry and Fairuz will smash the Indonesians, world champion or not :P

C'mon Zakry and Fairuzizuan!!!

INA pair a bit tentative, almost like when they were playing Koo/Tan.

Where is the Hendra Setiawan magic?

Why Fairuz need to shout out loud everytime he smash?

it amplifies the effect...hehe

Why Fairuz need to shout out loud everytime he smash?

Rexy teach them I suppose, he said before he want his players to be passionate on court. Zakry also does that.

15 - 9 now.......keep it up MAS...

I dont understand why MK/HS always seems clueless against the MAS pair...

c'mon Zakry and Fairuz!!! GAMBATEH!!!

lets have a look at my predictions (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/swiss-open-2008-semifinals-predictions.html)


It has been a stunning tournament, with the Malaysian pair downing the third and eighth seeds to reach their first semifinals of the year. The Indonesians on the other hand, have been equally as impressive so far, barely being tested. It is often rumored that once Hendra and Markis make it past the first few rounds, they will be unstoppable. It will be a good test for Zakry and Fairuz to see whether they can slip into the position of 2nd Men's Doubles in the upcoming Thomas Cup, and see whether Markis and Hendra can back up their Malaysian Open title after the exit of two of the top three seeds.

See that I declined to name a winner...
I can now say that Zakry and Fairuz will smash the Indonesians, world champion or not :P

C'mon Zakry and Fairuzizuan!!!

not so soon victor...:D

zarky/fairuz leading 16-9...faster finish it

gogogo!!! 4 more points!

indonesian catching up edi... come on malaysia...

I dont understand why MK/HS always seems clueless against the MAS pair...

Cos Rexy found the formula to beat them?

18-12... 3 more points come on...towel down..

zarky/fairuz leading 19-12

not so soon victor...:D

Then I challenge Markis and Hendra to defy me :P

ps: I hope I don't have to eat my words after this :D

Cos Rexy found the formula to beat them?

y not against korean players?:confused:

gogogo! 2 more points! WRAP IT UP!!!

19 - 13 to MAS.....good

Then I challenge Markis and Hendra to defy me :P

ps: I hope I don't have to eat my words after this :D

for ure sake and our sake... i hope not too:o

COme one, Courageous Shortie/Fuzzy, you can do it!

wah Z & F played like there's no tomolo... well done!

Game's not yet over, vching.

I am sure INA will wake up.

sei lar... they catching up... how how?

Don't let the Indonesians catch up!

Zakry and Fairuz! BE STRONG!!!

15-19.. THE INA slowly getting their rhythm back

game pt for zarky/fairuz 20-15

game point! GO AND GET IT BOYS!!!

game point...to MAS

one more!!! GO GO GO!!!

y not against korean players?:confused:

Cos the chief MD coach from Indonesia, of course understand Indonesia style of playing very well

geez.... indonesian smashes so hard... and tajam... masuk kubur

Come on M'sia....beat them !!

zarky/fairuz took 1st set 21-17

So...funny............that cat lady...not snow white....?:D:D
Cat will full make up will do.....:D:D

Astro Supersport Channel 811 announced a short while ago that another channel is showing live badminton at 2am.....Channel 815. Can someone confirm this?

Channel 815 or 816?

wow..Come on..Markis/Hendra.....pls dont lose.........

A terrible start for Kido/Hendra as the MAS pair takes the first set 21-17. Can they respond in the second set?

and Malaysia bags the first set. Hopefully they can defeat the World Champs in straight sets.

I think MAS strategy is to slow down the pace of the game.. Reduce the chances for Kido to execute his killer smash

Cos the chief MD coach from Indonesia, of course understand Indonesia style of playing very well

like that... we need coaches from korea, china, taiwan, indonesia, thai just to coach them:P:p

Fuzzy managed to take 1st set. Hope they dont lose focus in 2nd set.

This first game not very interesting..Both pair make a lot of error..

Take the 2nd game as well....MAS...go for it...

Channel 815 or 816?

channel 816....;)

Cat will full make up will do.....:D:D

Haha.. cant imagine how the cat with Lip stick * Eyegross :D

Kido needs to be more accurate with his placements.

So far MAS has done well to reduce INA's attacking opportunities.

like that... we need coaches from korea, china, taiwan, indonesia, thai just to coach them:P:p

kah kah kah:D:D:p

zarky/fairuz leading 2-0

Channel 815 or 816?

Looks like Channel 815. Hope my eyesight is ok.......

slight misunderstanding... how la... damn hard la their smashes...

Kido needs to be more accurate with his placements.

So far MAS has done well to reduce INA's attacking opportunities.

OH? anything similar to what they did with Fu/Cai?

c'mon! Zakry boleh! Fairuz boleh!!!

Now KIDO following Fairuz style -- shout loudly while he smash

Haha.. cant imagine how the cat with Lip stick * Eyegross :D
Snow white has natural beauty....no need for lipstick...

how come rtm showing harry porter and not live? mana boleh?

Whoa !!! won the first game...not bad...Keep going guys !!! Don't lose to the Indonesia pairs !!

aiyah.... indonesia playing better edi... come on malaysia...

hot chilli heating up.

come on malaysia.. too enthusiastic...

INA defense getting better in the 2nd

Kido is caught out too often.

But INA responds with great defensive clear.

hot chilli exploding aledy... cham liao...

Zakry is playing at his best so far

did u hear what the commentator say? she said rarely zakry plays this well...haha... he is just being a malaysian... blow hot and cold...

Looks like Channel 815. Hope my eyesight is ok.......

I think is about time you get a pair of reading glasses, the website stated 816 which usually is the special channel use for sport event , hehehe ...

did u hear what the commentator say? she said rarely zakry plays this well...haha... he is just being a malaysian... blow hot and cold...

Would that be Gillian Clark?

c'mon Fuzzies! Don't let Kido and Setiawan settle!

INA drive game is superior.

Tight game all the way. BTW, anyone knows anyone in Houston who play badminton? Where are the popular courts? Thanks.

come on...Kindra.........

Would that be Gillian Clark?

yes gillian clark...she is so animated... still remember when she commented that KKK/TBH will be tha pair to watch for olympics... how things have changed...:cool:

Chase Chase Chase!!!!!

Behind two points now...come on...catch up before it's too late.

come on malaysia.... u still have chance... come on come on

come on zarky/fairuz

silly backhand error... hai

Fairuz needs to reduce his unforce errors... Getting too many from time to time...

Kindra took it first....be careful....come on INA

A much better showing from the World Champion in the second set, as they lead 11-9 at the interval. Still too close to be comfortable. They need a burst of 3-4 pts to make it a comfortable lead :cool:

break for mid game interval... how la??

Jia you!!!! 2 points only!!! CHASE AND THEN WIN!!!

very good two points...come on malaysia

Rexy must have given them menthos to cool off kido.

c'mon! Pile the presure on Kindra! Be an inspiration to the other Malaysians going onto court after you!!

Levelled! YES!!!

So...funny............that cat lady...not snow white....?:D:D
hahahahaha, how come i m not in the forum, my name still being called....:D...jason, no snow now, so CAT replace snow white:p

Come on Fuzzy, be brave! You can do it, you can beat Fu/Cai, Tony/Chandra, you can also beat them

c'mon! Pile the presure on Kindra! Be an inspiration to the other Malaysians going onto court after you!!

Levelled! YES!!!

good observation...:D

12 all now...come on zarky/fairuz...chase chase chase n win it n straight set

Kido can't play the net.

I think is about time you get a pair of reading glasses, the website stated 816 which usually is the special channel use for sport event , hehehe ...

Ok, thanks. Are you now in US watching Astro? :eek::eek::eek:

13-13 !!! good show man...;)

wow.... malaysians play like possessed...

hahahahaha, how come i m not in the forum, my name still being called....:D...jason, no snow now, so CAT replace snow white:p

You are so popular...mah....every one in the forum missed you mah...:D

HS is not as lethal as he is in the front court today...

Ok, thanks. Are you now in US watching Astro? :eek::eek::eek:

how is that possible??:p

bad mistake.... come on malaysia...

15 all now...come on MALAYSIA...MALAYSIA BOLEH

c'mon Zakry and Fairuz!!! JIA YOU!!!!

amazing smash... damn good

A great rally.. Fairuz once retrieve the shot from an almost impossible angle at the baseline

Great long rally, won by MAS 16-17

Malaysia GO GO GO!!!

come on malaysia... u can do this... win in 2 sets...

c'mon! MAKE THIS THE TURNING POINT AND WIN WIN WIN!!!!

this is so exciting... come on malaysia

will it deuce????

yes..18-16..pls take it INA

come on MALAYSIA...

aiyah... great shot by indonesia... aiyah... gonna go to 3rd set edi:crying:

Hendra's interception is beyond compare.

You are so popular...mah....every one in the forum missed you mah...:D
icic...ppl give face nia...just now go ate sushi king wif my little fren...:D...came back then glue in front of my tv....after fuzzy took 1st set, i think i must join the party to CHEER.....

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUZZY

Okay...19-16....pls..pls take another 1.....

amazing shot by zakry... amazing...

will it deuce????

Lets hope.....dont give up.....

c'mon Zakry and Fairuz! WIN WIN WIN!!!

icic...ppl give face nia...just now go ate sushi king wif my little fren...:D...came back then glue in front of my tv....after fuzzy took 1st set, i think i must join the party to CHEER.....

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUZZY
Now..I got fuzzy and dizzy.....:D..pls..pls win INA

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Zakry and Kido trade grunts, Zakry wins.

no !! not looking good...come on M'sia !!!!!

Now..I got fuzzy and dizzy.....:D..pls..pls win INA

no no no nehi nehi nehi...

ppl, lets beat them, using our mind....concentrate, focus...jia you, Fuzzy!

keep fighintg!!! C"MON!

Malaysian pair just play confidently and pretty enjoy the match, that is good sign for them

... INA certainly rise to the occasion

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

hey, where did you guys watch the game? astro izzit? how about streaming? no channel broadcasting? my zattoo doesnt work la

YES!! match point...20-17....pls...pls..win..win

aiyah....... rubber.. bummer...

aiyo, INA match point liao

World Champs force rubber.

c'mon Zakry and Fairuz! TAKE THE THIRD SET!

Good!! Phew!! 21-17...okay....guys....come on....

The World Champion manages to force a rubber-game, winning the second set 21-17! Come on Kido/Hendra!!!

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
What is this???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

rexy just took a bag of money from indonesia when they changed over... hehe, just kidding...

21-17.....no !!!!! Come on...get back on track in the third game !!

where are other INA's suporters? only me???

What is this???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

this is frustration vented:mad::rolleyes::(

tosss of coin n see who win. no eye to see.

where are other INA's suporters? only me???

ure from hong kong??

icic...ppl give face nia...just now go ate sushi king wif my little fren...:D...came back then glue in front of my tv....after fuzzy took 1st set, i think i must join the party to CHEER.....

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUZZYAiya..Cat..Why you suddenly pop out???You nearly scare me..:rolleyes::rolleyes::D..Where my sushi???:rolleyes:

reminds me of danish master....

the malaysians are playing the match of their life...

somebody just said hati hati...?????

What is this???:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

慘叫聲。。。。。:D:D:D。。。got it....dont do it next time...we will shoud with joy........:D:D

Aiya..Cat..Why you suddenly pop out???You nearly scare me..:rolleyes::rolleyes::D..Where my sushi???:rolleyes:
I miss u ppl ma:D...satisfy with this 'sweet' answer???? Ur sushi ar, u come over, i bring u...just now go eat wf a fren of your age:D

service fault called???argh

Jiyou!!! Keep Fighting On Fuzzies!!

aiyah... too rushing

ure from hong kong??
I am an american indonesian lives in LA and HKG too

The WC doesnt have their good game so far.. and yet the may win it...

Jiyou!!! Keep Fighting On Fuzzies!!

hmmm remember what u said earlier... hope it doesnt come true

If both pairs continue playing well, none should be ashamed in defeat. This is a pretty good match.

gogogo,zarky/fairuz...

Fuzzies JIA YOU!!! GAMBATEH!!! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!

4-3 for INA.......yes..5-3..pls wide the lead....

silly mistake... match is slipping away... how la... someone shouted ayam panggang...

ooo oooo.... need miracle lah...

MAS pair not looking good......trailling 3 points..

sei lar sei lar... how how??

trailing by 4 points like in first set exc its them trailing now

haiyo, no eyes see, no eyes see....

Kido is returning to form, INA with the edge.

don't let everyone down!!!! GO GO FUZZY!!!